Samsung SCH-R970C (Cricket) User Manual

SCH-R970C
ANDROID SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Your Google™ Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 19
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motions and gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Multi window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........50
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 4: Calling ......................................63
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Section 5: Messaging ................................75
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . .75
Emergency alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 6: Applications and Widgets .......84
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Applications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Accessing Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Section 7: Connections ...........................132
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
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Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Section 8: Settings .................................. 144
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
My device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Section 9: Health and Safety
Information ........................................203
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .203 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .210
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .210
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .214
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 222
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 225
Section 10: Warranty Information ..........227
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
End User License Agreement for Software . . 232
Index .........................................................240
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section allows you to quickly start using your Samsung SCH-R970C phone by installing the SIM and (optional) microSD cards, installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up your voicemail account.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 240.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 203.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the phone or keypad. (For more information, refer to “Securing Your Phone” on page 18.)
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Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
Example
: Gives an example of the feature or procedure.
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
Example:
“Press
Settings
Home
, then touch Menu
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi
Getting Started 5
.”

Setting Up Your Phone

Before using your phone, you need to install the SIM card, the microSD™ card, and the battery into their respective internal slots and compartment.
Caution!
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the power key until the power-off image displays, then touch
Power off

Removing the battery cover

1. Locate the cover removal opening (1).
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover
away from the device (2).
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.
Installing the battery cover
Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2),
making sure it snaps into place at the corners.

Installing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. This SIM card will only work with this device.
Important!
The SIM card must be installed for your phone to establish a network connection.
The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)
2. Locate the SIM card slot on the top inside of the phone.
3. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face
downward and that the notched corner of the card faces outward to the right (as shown).
4. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place.
Getting Started 7
Note:
Correct
Incorrect
If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the phone cannot make a network connection.
Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it.
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Removing the SIM Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5. Replace the battery cover.

Installing a Memory Card

Your device lets you install an (optional) microSD (SD) or microSDHC memory card to expand available memory to store images, videos, music, applications, and data.
1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the top inside of the
phone.
3. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently until it clicks into place.
Important!
Correct
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the
memory card with the phone’s contacts.
Incorrect
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the phone.
1. Press
, then touch Menu
Home
Settings ➔ More ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD card
more information, refer to “Storage” on page 200.)
2. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)
3. Firmly press the Memory card into the slot and
carefully release it. The card should pop partially out of the slot.
4. Remove the card from the slot.
5. Replace the battery cover. For more information, refer
to “Installing the battery cover” on page 7.
Getting Started 9
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Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone, for charging the battery.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.
Warning!
Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Note:
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone.
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Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Annunciator Line shows battery power level. Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate your phone, the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone will power off.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)
2. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. (See “Removing the battery
cover” on page 6.)
2. Lift the battery up by the slot provided (1).
3. Lift the battery up and out of the phone (2).
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note:
Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become damaged.
Important!
It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Getting Started 11
1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Correct
Incorrect
Correct
Accessory jack at the bottom of the device.
Note:
This illustration displays both the orientation for connecting the USB cable. If the USB cable is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
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correct
and
incorrect
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
Incorrect
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the USB cable connector from the device.
Important!
If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object
when pressing on the touch screen may damage
the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
For more information, refer to “Standard Limited
Warranty” on page 227.

Turning Your Phone On

Press and hold the the upper right side of the phone) for three seconds. While powering on, the phone connects with the network, then displays the Locked screen and any active Notification alerts.
Power/Lock
key (on
Note:
Your phone’s internal antenna is located along the bottom back of the phone. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect call quality or cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.
Getting Started 13

Unlocking Your Phone

1. If needed, press Press Home
to wake
the screen.
2. If there are no
Notification alerts on your phone, swipe the screen to unlock it. The Home screen appears.
Note:
If you have purchased your phone online, the first time you power your phone on and unlock the screen, the Activation Wizard
Follow the prompts to activate and set-up your phone.
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Welcome
screen appears.

Turning Your Phone Off

1. Press and hold the
the upper right side of the device) for two seconds.
2. At the prompt, touch
appears.
3. At the prompt, touch
Power off
OK
Power/Lock Key
. The
.
Power off
(on
pop-up

TTY Mode

Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
(For more information, refer to “Other call settings” on page
74.)

Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone.

Setting up Voicemail

1. Press
and hold .
2. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new
password and record a greeting.
Home
, then touch
Phone
, then touch

Checking Voicemail

1. Press
and hold .
2. Follow the automated instructions to manage
voicemail.
Tip:
You can also access number from any touch-tone phone.
Home
, then touch
Voicemail
Phone
by dialing your phone

Displaying Your Phone Number

Press
Settings
Your phone number displays under
Home
, then touch Menu
More ➔ About device ➔ Status
My phone number
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, then touch
.
.

Your Google™ Account

Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google™ Play apps. When you turn on your phone for the first time, you should set up a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account.
1. Press
The
2. Touch
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in if you
already have a Google account, or to create a Google Account.
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Home
, then touch
Gmail
.
Add a Google Account
Existing
or
New
to continue.
Applications
screen displays.

Resetting your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to reset it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
navigate to
2. Once the Web Page loads, click on the your account?
3. Under
reset prompts.
http://google.com/accounts
link.
Having trouble signing in?
.
Can’t access
, follow the password

Creating a Samsung Account

An active Samsung account is required to use applications such as AllShare Play and Media Hub.
1. From the Home screen, touch
The
Settings
screen appears in the display.
2. Touch
3. From the
4. From the
5. Touch Use your Facebook account and follow the
6. Touch
7. Read the Terms and conditions, then touch the
8. Touch
Accounts ➔ Add account
Add account
account
.
Samsung account
. The
account
appears.
prompts to create a Samsung account from your Facebook account information. – or – Enter the requested information in the Required fields [marked with an asterisk (*)].
Sign up
all the terms
Check for verification email
screen, touch
Samsung account
.
above
check box.
Menu ➔ Settings
.
screen, touch
creation screen
.
Samsung
Create new
I accept
.
9. To uch
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email
Next
.
address and activate your account.

Roaming

When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon ( ) appears in the Status Bar of the display.
Tip:
You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. (For more information, refer to “Mobile networks” on page 153.)
During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra charges may apply when making or receiving calls.
Note:
Contact your Wireless Provider for more information about your coverage area and service plan.
Getting Started 17

Securing Your Phone

By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen times out, or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the phone using one of the default Unlock screens, or for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern, a Personal Identification Number (PIN), or a password.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock pattern, see “Lock screen” on page 160.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.

Locking the phone manually

Press the side of the phone.
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Power/Lock
key on the top right

Unlocking the phone

For information on unlocking your phone, see “Unlocking Your Phone” on page 14.
Unlocking with a Personal Screen Unlock Pattern
1. Press
2. Draw your personal unlock pattern on the screen.
For more information, refer to “Lock screen” on page 160.
Unlocking with a Password
1. Press
2. Enter your Password.
3. Press
OK
Home
Home
.
to wake the screen.
to wake the screen.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Features

5.0-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED Full HD touch screen
CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology
1.9 gigahertz quad-core processor
Android® 4.2 platform
Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded applications
SAFE™ Certified
Connections
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz band or 5 GHz band)
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
Tethering (USB and Bluetooth)
VPN
NFC
Android Beam
S Beam
Wi-Fi Direct
AllShare Cast
DLNA
USB 2.0
Messaging Services
Text Messaging
Picture Messaging
Video Messaging
Voice Messaging
Email
Mobile Instant Messenger (IM)
Chat
13 Megapixel Camera-Camcorder with LED flash + 2 Megapixel Front Camera-Camcorder
Picture Gallery
Video Player (1080p — MP4 and 3GP)
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content
Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA)
Speakerphone
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to 64GB capacity
Understanding Your Phone 19

Front View

1 2
3 4
6
5
7
8
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1.
Earpiece:
Use during calls to listen to callers.
LED Indicator
2.
: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert
notifications or phone status.
Menu Key
3.
4.
: Press to display options for the current
screen.
Home Key
: Press to display the Home screen, or Lock screen if the phone is locked. Press and hold to display recent applications or to launch Task Manager.
Microphone
5.
: Use during calls to allow callers to hear
your voice, and when recording.
Back Key
6.
: Press to return to the previous screen or
option.
2 Megapixel Front Camera
7.
: Use for taking pictures and
recording video.
Proximity and Light Sensors
8.
: Detect the presence of nearby objects to control device functions or blank the screen display, such as when you hold the phone to your ear during a phone call. Detect ambient light to determine screen brightness when
Automatic brightness
(see “Brightness” on page 163),
Brightness
is set to
and when taking pictures with the Front camera.

Side Views

1
3
2
1.
Volume Key
Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
USB Power/Accessory Port
2.
charging or to sync music and files.
Power/Lock Key
3.
off. Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for unlocking.
: From the Home screen, touch to adjust
: Connect a USB cable for
: Press and hold to turn the phone on or
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Back View

1
2
3
4
6
5
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1.
Infrared Lens
: Use when controlling media devices
remotely.
13 Megapixel Camera Lens
2.
: Use when taking photos or
recording videos.
Camera Flash
3. External Speaker
4.
: Use when taking photos.
: Play ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode, media sounds (music and video), and other sounds.
3.5mm Headset Jack
5.
: Plug in an optional headset or
TTY equipment.
Noise cancelation microphone
6.
: Captures background noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet background during calls and video chats.

Navigation

Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.
Warning!
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non­metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. (For more information, see “Warranty Information” on page 227.)

Context-sensitive Menus

While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen currently in use.
To access context-sensitive menus:
Touch
Touch and hold on an item.
Menu
.

Command Keys

Menu Key
To uch Menu options for the current screen or feature.
Home Key
Press the Press and hold the
recent applications, or to launch Task Manager.
Back Key
To uch Back step.
to display a context-sensitive menu of
Home Key
to display the Home screen.
Home Key
to launch a menu of
to return to the previous screen, option or
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Motions and gestures

Finger motions

Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Touch an item to select it.
Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and hold
Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example:
Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home screen to move it.
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
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Swipe
Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example:
Unlocking the screen
Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item to a new location.
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For example:
Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
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